Subtract 20/80 from 7/30
7/30 - 20/80 is -1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/240 - 60/240 = 56 - 60/240 = -4/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
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